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I'm currently saving up for various car parts for an older car. I'd been using an american site like rockauto as it was easy to filter out and find the exact part I need.

Are there any Canadian alternatives I can look for?

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[–] actualzombie@lemmy.ca 3 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I've used PartsAvatar.ca, TheWrenchMonkey.ca, TDotPerformance.ca, and don't forget good old Canadian Tire - I'd never let them work on my car, but I've bought parts.

[–] Bebopalouie@lemmy.ca 2 points 14 hours ago

Back in the 80s these idiots decided that my car needed more work and they tried not to release it. I agree parts only no working on your car.

[–] nik282000@lemmy.ca 3 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

It's like asking for a USB cables that aren't manufactured in, or of, Chinese parts.

Car parts are sourced from the same, very limited number of, suppliers.

[–] Xyphius@lemmy.ca 3 points 21 hours ago

Perhaps I phrased incorrectly. Most car parts are not made in Canada. I'm looking for a place in Canada to buy parts.

[–] OnfireNFS@lemmy.world 2 points 20 hours ago

I've used partsavatar.ca a couple times, I used to compare their prices with rockauto and order whichever was cheaper. Generally rockauto is cheaper but then once you add the shipping they're about the same price.

The alternative would be a physical store like Napa, PartSource, Lordco or Auto Value but generally their parts are more expensive because they have a physical location to operate as well

[–] PoliteDudeInTheMood@lemmy.ca 1 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

I've been using RockAuto forever, and even now it would be my first choice, but with the reciprocal tariffs coming, it might be harder.

Remember, the biggest parts retailer in Canada is still Canadian Tire and PartSource. The few times I've needed parts that were too heavy to ship like batteries and stuff I goto PartSource. My mechanic sources all his parts from PartSource as well.

[–] Xyphius@lemmy.ca 1 points 21 hours ago

Thanks. I'll check part source.

[–] dudesss@piefed.ca 2 points 1 day ago

https://car-part.com/ can help you find and delivery parts from local junkyards.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 12 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Princess Auto is like a candy store for car and machinery parts, and is Canadian. You can check their site if they have what you need. It's a retailer, not a brand, though.

[–] TheJesusaurus@piefed.ca 4 points 2 days ago
[–] Kojichan@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

If you're savvy enough, check out local car part picker yards. You go in with your own tools, find a vehicle of the same make or model, then retrieve the parts yourself.

Cheaper than some places, and local! Sure the parts may be used, but sometimes you can find great stuff. I found an entire set of mags for my car at one. Less than new, with a small scuff I buffed out.

[–] jonzobot@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

I don't think it's possible. Rock Auto doesn't list the country of manufacture. I'm pretty sure it's because very often the exact same item (part, brand, and serial number) is made in different factories in different countries. I've ordered the exact same thing and sometimes it says made in China, other times Mexico for example. I'm pretty sure this is true regardless of which retailer you order from, so unless you are physically looking at the item before you buy it, you probably won't be able to know. And these days, even going to my local parts store, they will most of the time need to order parts in from elsewhere.

If you're asking if there's a Canadian alternative to Rockauto, I'd also love to know.

[–] PoliteDudeInTheMood@lemmy.ca 3 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

I just bought next year's stuff on RockAuto: air filters, wiper blades, Wix oil filters etc. Even with shipping and exchange it was massively cheaper than any Canadian option. I'm sure the reciprocal tariffs on auto parts will affect that but that's why I ordered ahead.

I'm all for buying Canadian, but none of this stuff is made in America and any Canadian site isn't getting the bulk discounts RockAuto is getting.

Edit: With all the wildfire smoke my cabin air filter was black with soot. Couldn't believe it. My air filter didn't look any better. Just a gentle reminder to check them if you're around wildfires.

[–] MeowWeHaveAProblem@toast.ooo 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I think they are just looking for a supplier. Check out partsavatar.ca I have used them many times. There is also thewrenchmonkey.ca haven't used them yet.

[–] jonzobot@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 hours ago

I'll check them out for sure.

[–] Xyphius@lemmy.ca 2 points 21 hours ago

Exactly this. thanks